Violin lessons near me in Glendale, CA

Blerina and Kal worked on violin techniques, focusing on bow control to minimize bouncing, and practiced a new piece, paying close attention to rhythm and finger placements. Blerina will send Kal videos demonstrating the fingerings for the first few bars to aid his practice. Kal will continue practicing the new piece, focusing on counting and bow control.

Gloria and Reem recently focused on violin exercises, specifically refining G major scale intonation, finger placement, and bow control. Their lesson also delved into rhythmic concepts, including dotted notes and their durations. Reem's assignment for the next lesson involves practicing the first and second lines of a new piece, with an emphasis on identifying notes, strings, and finger positions.

Julianne and Erina recently dedicated their violin lesson to refining Sevcik exercises, specifically targeting intonation and sight-reading in various positions. They also embarked on a new piece, "Martini Gavotte," with an emphasis on its key signature and rhythm. Erina is tasked with continuing to practice the assigned sections and listening to "Martini Gavotte" to identify variations. Their next lesson is scheduled for October 8th.

During a recent violin lesson, Kirstie tutored Francesca, focusing on scales and arpeggios in G and D major. Francesca diligently practiced two-note slurs and worked on improving her finger placement and shifting techniques. Kirstie assigned scales and arpeggios with specific metronome speeds and introduced three-note slurs for arpeggios as a new challenge.

Blerina and Maureen recently focused their violin lesson on Maureen's playing, specifically refining vibrato, mastering shifts to third position, and delving into musical interpretation. They worked through pieces including "What a Wonderful World," "Strangers in the Night," "Summertime," and "Gabriel's Oboe." Maureen dedicated practice to applying vibrato on longer notes and experimenting with dynamics and improvisation. For her continued practice, Maureen will send Blerina her versions of "What a Wonderful World," "Summertime," and "Strangers in the Night."

During a recent violin lesson, Blerina guided India through D minor and A minor melodic scales, alongside refining rhythm and bow control in the "B3 piece" and "Rebecca". India dedicated time to practicing specific sections of both pieces, with Blerina offering detailed feedback on note duration, rhythm accuracy, and bow technique. For continued practice, India is tasked with working on the scales and specific bars from "Rebecca", paying close attention to counting and rhythm.